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France visa requirements for Vietnamese passport holders

Yes. Vietnamese passport holders need a visa to visit France for tourism. The visa fee is EUR 90. A decision usually takes 15 days.

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Vietnamese passport holders need a visa to visit France for tourism.

Get your documents complete and consistent before you apply, then check whether you are ready.

Fees and timing

Visa feeEUR 90
Processing time15 days

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Why we say this

How applying works

Gather your documents

9 required. Upload what you already have, we read them and fill the rest.

Passport photo (ICAO)PassportBank statement / proof of fundsTravel or medical insurance with minimum €30,000 coverageAccommodation proofPurpose of visit letterEngagement de non-activité professionnelleVisa application formFee receipt
Also strengthens a discretionary decision
Data concerning close relatives and family membersProof of onward travel / flight bookingInvitation letter if invited
We draft the missing documents for you: a consular cover letter, your itinerary, and an invitation letter

Review your application

We review your documents against the consulate's rules and tell you if you're ready, or not yet

Complete the official application form

We draft the application for you

Pay the EUR 90 visa fee

Paid at France Diplomatic Missions.

Book your biometrics appointment

Give your fingerprints and hand in your file at France Diplomatic Missions.

Then the consulate decides

Typically 15 calendar days.

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Requirements last updated July 2026.

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